as in extant
having being at the present time
existing breeds of the turkey that graces our Thanksgiving table are said to bear little resemblance to the gamy birds that the Pilgrims enjoyed
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as in living
to have life
strive to have a full, rich life rather than merely exist
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Recent Examples of existing
Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For example, tools like Microsoft’s Copilot are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, making AI more accessible for non-technical employees.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Like endocrine disruptors, these hormones interfere with the human hormonal system, and can be dangerous to health, causing the growth of existing cancer cells, aging, diabetes and brittle bones.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Networking is not only an essential part of running a business, but existing in the modern world.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This midseason position has been achieved on the back of work on the training ground, coaching, and the existing quality and organisation left over from the Klopp era.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Joining this movement could be a way to protest these existing gender norms and acts of violence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Potentially tripling the present number of shares available will dilute the value of every existing share, therefore lowering the percentage of ownership of every shareholder and maybe their influence over business choices.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For example, tools like Microsoft’s Copilot are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, making AI more accessible for non-technical employees.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Like endocrine disruptors, these hormones interfere with the human hormonal system, and can be dangerous to health, causing the growth of existing cancer cells, aging, diabetes and brittle bones.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Networking is not only an essential part of running a business, but existing in the modern world.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This midseason position has been achieved on the back of work on the training ground, coaching, and the existing quality and organisation left over from the Klopp era.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The industry must navigate existing copyright frameworks while potentially helping to shape new regulations that balance innovation with rights protection.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Firms are scrambling to add tax professionals, but with a relatively spares talent pool, that means heavier workloads for existing CPAs.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Existing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/existing. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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